The Hungry Ghost

The Hungry Ghost is a theatre production at the Bush Theatre in London, described as a horror comedy with a romantic storyline. It is the debut play by Mei Leng Yew.

The story follows a young woman on the night she plans to move into a new house with her girlfriend, a relationship she has kept secret. Her mother warns her that the date falls at the start of the ghost month, but she sets out regardless, and a small ritual on the way, taking an orange and a coin, lets a hungry ghost into both their lives. As the ghost begins to take over her body, the lies she has built around her private life start to unravel.

The production is described as a sexy horror romantic comedy that examines the tension between superstition and rational thinking. Mei Mac is named among the cast, and the play is directed by Ailin Conant, Artistic Director of New Earth Theatre. Performances take place at the Bush Theatre, which hosts concerts and shows in London.

The listing is aimed at audiences drawn to genre theatre that mixes comedy with the supernatural. Several performances are offered in accessible formats, including chilled, captioned and audio described sessions, so it is worth checking which one suits you when booking.